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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 370.03 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 370.03 and 92.58 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 370.03 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/370.03 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 370.03 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 34,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,257.61/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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